For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. Psalm 51:16

“The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. Sacrifice and offering He does not desire, burnt offerings and sin offerings He does not require. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but He loves one who pursues righteousness. What the wicked fears will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.” Scripture reminds us, to guard our steps as we go to the house of God and draw near to listen, rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil.